Full Description
Help for reading teachers in continuous monitoring, assessment and instruction that targets students' problem areas This vital resource offers classroom teachers and literacy coaches practical assessments that can be used to evaluate key areas in students' reading performance. These assessments will provide information that can be directly used for planning instruction. Specific instructional techniques and activities are linked to each of the assessments so that teachers know exactly how to teach necessary skills. Tests and other evaluative devices are aligned with Common Core State Standards and state frameworks.
Offers a proven model for monitoring and assessing students
Assessments and instructional strategies are easy to implement as part of any curriculum
Practical strategies are modeled on a tested approach for helping students work through their problem areas
Contents
About the Book v
About the Author vi
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 Early Reading 9
Chapter 2 Phonics 41
Chapter 3 High-Frequency Words 85
Chapter 4 Syllabic and Morphemic Analysis 99
Chapter 5 Spelling 117
Chapter 6 Fluency 123
Chapter 7 Vocabulary 137
Chapter 8 Comprehension 161
Appendix: Basic Comprehension Cumulative Maze and Answer Key 205
References 231
Index 239
